How to treat oral ulcers

Oral ulcer is an oral disease. Especially now in summer, many people will get oral ulcers due to the hot weather. Sometimes common colds and indigestion can cause oral ulcers. Oral ulcers usually appear on people's lips and tongue. Especially women have a higher chance of suffering from oral ulcers. Generally, people between the ages of 10 and 20 are more likely to suffer from oral ulcers.

Common symptoms of oral ulcers include pain at the ulcer site, which can seriously affect normal eating. So what should you do if you get oral ulcers? Today I will share with you how to treat oral ulcers, so that everyone knows what to do after getting oral ulcers.

1. Local treatment

The main purpose is to reduce inflammation, relieve pain and promote ulcer healing. There are many treatment methods, which are selected according to the condition:

1. Gargle

2. Lozenges

3. Powder

4.Medicinal film

5. Analgesics

6. Cauterization

7. Partial closure

8. Laser therapy

2. Systemic treatment

1. Immunosuppressants

It is currently believed that this disease is related to autoimmune diseases. In recent years, immunosuppressants have been tried for treatment, and some cases have shown certain effects. Commonly used drugs are adrenal cortical hormones: prednisone (prednisone). To prevent the infection from spreading, antibiotics should be added.

2. Immunomodulators and enhancers

(1) Levamisole is used for patients who need to enhance cellular immunity. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, fatigue, joint pain, etc. In a few cases, granulocytopenia may occur. Routine blood tests should be performed regularly during treatment.

(2) Immunoglobulin G is suitable for people with impaired humoral immunity. In the acute stage of ulcer, inject 1 vial (3 ml) intramuscularly, and if necessary, inject another 3 ml after 1 week. It is not suitable for long-term use, because excessive use will cause the suppression of the human immune response, which is called feedback inhibition.

(3) Transfer factors can transfer immune function to an immune-deficient organism to restore its immune function. Suitable for people with reduced or defective cellular immune function.

(4) Vitamins Vitamin drugs can maintain normal metabolic function and promote the healing of lesions. When an ulcer occurs, give vitamin C 0.1-0.2g, 3 times a day, and 1 tablet of vitamin B complex, 3 times a day.

(5) Female hormones: Women whose diseases are related to the menstrual cycle should use estrogen and diethylstilbestrol with caution.

(6) Patients with low serum zinc levels may experience improvement after zinc supplementation. 1% zinc sulfate syrup or zinc sulfate tablets may be used. Vitamin A is a riboflavin derivative that contains multiple vitamins, amino acids, trace elements and some coenzymes necessary for the human body. It has certain effects on people with gastrointestinal diseases and can promote ulcer healing.

The above is my introduction to how to treat oral ulcers. Generally, for mild cases, it is recommended that you use medication for treatment. If the case is serious, you must go to the hospital's oral department to see if it is an oral ulcer. Oral ulcers may also be caused by other diseases.